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Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Local priest provides insight as papal conclave quickly approaches
Roman Catholic cardinals across the globe are preparing to select a new pope, with the papal conclave kicking off on Wednesday. Following the death of Pope Francis last month, the Catholic church is getting closer and closer to selecting a new leader. Erie faithful gather for mass with Bishop Persico honoring Pope Francis The selection process will bring 135 cardinals from around the world to vote on the next pope in a meeting closed off from the outside world. A local priest said the secrecy of the conclave is to bring the holy spirit's influence into the decision rather than outside pressure. Marchers gather for 48th annual Erie March for Life 'They're cutting themselves off from the rest of society. A lot of prayer is going on and the holy spirit is working through them, and we trust that the holy spirit will bring us the right person for the right time to be our pope, to be the leader of the church,' said Father Michael Ferrick, with Saint Peter Cathedral. Those 135 cardinals will gather in the Vatican City this Wednesday to begin the selection process. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Marchers gather for 48th annual Erie March for Life
The 48th annual Erie March for Life took place in downtown Erie Saturday morning. Marchers told us they gathered to be a voice for those human beings yet to be born and for their mothers. Gov. Shapiro's budget proposal addresses funding for childcare workers Multiple guest speakers, including Gannon University's Students for Life president, were in attendance. The march began at Perry Square, then proceeded west on 6th Street, south on Sassafras, east on 10th Street and north on State Street. Erie faithful gather for mass with Bishop Persico honoring Pope Francis The executive director said there is always a reason to choose life. 'Help is available, there are people to talk to. Get all sides of the story before you act. Our main message to the general public this is something that consumes all of us and all of us as a nation, as a state, as a community,' said Tim Broderick, executive director of People for Life. The theme of this year's march is 'live and let them live.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
